Design Consultant

Company:  Akkodis
Location: Akron
Closing Date: 05/11/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description

Akkodis is seeking a Design Consultant III with a client located in Akron OH, Reading PA or Greensburg PA. Must hold a Bachelor degree in Networking, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Telecommunications or related field to be considered. Will be responsible for the architecture, engineering, design, implementation, operation, maintenance, regulatory compliance, and ongoing reliability of RF communication systems, leased line services, circuits, and field communications supporting infrastructure – including DC power systems, generator backup power, and environmental support systems for various telecom technology platforms. In coordination with other departmental teams, you will provide technical support to various deployment projects of Field Area Network devices and assist in the ongoing maintenance and operations of in-service assets.


Pay/Salary Range $45hr-$56hr.


Design Consultant III job responsibilities include:

  • Delivers high-performance, high-availability, and cost-effective solutions to manage ongoing costs while meeting the technical and business requirements.
  • Participates in installations and upgrades of communications technologies to ensure computing and network architecture solutions are properly implemented.
  • Supports the operational performance and maintenance of existing network circuits as well as design and delivery of new products/product enhancements.
  • Ensures technical standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements are properly implemented on assigned projects.
  • Maintains scope, schedule, and budget for assigned projects.
  • Takes ownership of assigned work and coordinates with internal and external groups on project delivery.
  • Maintains functional knowledge of technology, technology changes, and the relationships of technology to emerging business requirements.
  • Advanced Level responsibilities include authoring, editing, and managing departmental process guidance in the form of formal policies, standards, procedures, guidelines, drawings, and other deliverables.
  • Advanced Level responsibilities require proficiency in Document Management principles and tools including department policy adherence, version controls, approvals, regulatory/compliance, document management software methods.
  • Participates on the Communications Engineering team supporting the many technology platforms delivering voice, video, and computing services to FE employees, contractors, and business partners.
  • Ensures high level of reliability and availability of these systems.
  • As part of the Network Engineering & Operations (NEO) department, works across FirstEnergy to ensure that communications systems meet business needs and objectives.
  • Ensures that change management procedures are followed properly.
  • Demonstrates stewardship, knowledge and proficiency in assigned process guidance document creation and management.


QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor in Networking, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Telecommunications or related field discipline is required.
  • Minimum Four years related experience.
  • Administrative and technical writing skills through proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Adobe Acrobat, and other document production techniques are required.
  • Experience with AutoCAD
  • Basic knowledge of common test equipment (e.g., DMMs, antenna analyzers, spectrum analyzers and RF wattmeters).
  • Circuit design and drawing management tools.


If you are interested in this Design Consultant III job in Akron OH, Reading PA or Greensburg PA then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis go to . If you have questions about the position, please contact Gina Manioci at 585-490-8656 or

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled


Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client


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